Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I was interested in reading Addy's story. This series has been an interesting one. Addy was always depicted as such a prudish character, and I was interested in getting past that exterior.

This novel was about a student-teacher relationship, which is always iffy for me. However, since the was in her late twenties, that made it easier for me to handle.

The novel is fun and cute. It doesn't really dive into anything super serious, but it was a quick fun read.

The novel is centered on the weekend excursion Addy takes with Grey. I found both characters to be well developed. Both had flaws and needed to do a lot of growing up throughout the novel, but I loved watching their relationship and watching them change.

The novel was well written and comes recommended for fans of the new adult genre.

So why 3 stars? I would have liked to have a novel with more substance. However, it was fun and cute.

Can I read the series out of order? Yes, each novel can be read as a standalone novel.

Warnings/Side-notes: Definitely for 18+. It's new adult, meaning there are references to sex. It's on the tamer end of new adult, but definitely is for a more mature audience.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligMy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I liked the first one in this series, so I jumped at the chance to review the sequel. I wasn't expecting it to be about Hector, but I was thrilled that it was.

I loved this one! The first one was good, but for whatever reason I felt like I could connect with these characters more. I loved watching Tara and Hector interact. Maybe it's because I love when long-time friends start becoming a lot more than friends.

Any novel in which I like the characters is one that I enjoy reading. The book didn't necessarily explore any hard-hitting or dark themes. And yet, I loved the glimpse-into-the-life feel of the novel.

I don't like comics, but I did enjoy this one.

A great read for fans of the new adult genre.

So why 3.5 stars? It stood out from other novels that I've read in the genre. It wasn't my favorite, but I did really enjoy it.

Warnings/Side-notes: This is new adult, so there's several instances of strong language and sexual content. It's on the tamer side as far as new adult goes.

The Wrap-up: An enjoyable, quick read. Definitely can't wait to read more from the author. Love,

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

The Characters: I thought Piper was a great character to read about. She was a great mix of fun, sass, and a caring heart. I loved reading about her. She was a great protagonist. And the idea of a person being a mutant between a dolphin and a human is intriguing.

And Tyler was also intriguing. That boy was also a funny one to read about. The characters made the book for me.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I thought that this book was very original and intriguing. I at least haven't read a book about dolphin mutants before. That was the part that I think I enjoyed most--just exploring the world with Piper as a half-human and half-dolphin. I loved how she took on siren qualities. It was intriguing.

The book in the beginning might have been a little bit slow, but then the action started kicking up. I thought that the ending was a little bit rushed. However, for the most part the book was quite enjoyable.

This book was a fun lighthearted read that I read very quickly in one setting.

So why 3 stars? Although it was a fun read, it didn't necessarily stand out to me in any significant way.

Warnings/Side-notes: None. I think it's just fine for readers of all ages.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

The Characters: I'm not sure what I thought about the characters to be honest. I thought they were interesting, and I loved watching the growth the characters made. Shelby is the town pariah after she treated the small-town football star like crap. Nobody wants anything to do with her except for Micah Wyatt--the town bad boy, who made a bet he could get her to sleep with him. Not exactly, the right type of attention to be attracting. I neither liked nor disliked Shelby.

She was an interesting character to read about, but I was apathetic about her.

Micah was a character that I thought could have been better developed. Toward the end of the novel, you start getting to know more about him, but you never really got to dive into his thought process. That's probably because the novel was told in Shelby's perspective. Micah is the typical badboy who's really not all that bad. But all in all, I liked the characters.

The secondary characters were intriguing and enjoyable to read about as well.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I enjoyed the novel. It was a quick enjoyable read for me. I read it in one sitting in the space of just a couple of hours. The novel was well written and definitely dramatic.

I didn't love the novel, but I found it to be an interesting read. The plot line just wasn't one that drew me in as much as I would have liked. However, I think that fans of the new adult genre in general will like this novel.

So why 3 stars? I enjoyed it, but it didn't really stand out.

Warnings/Side-notes: Fairly tame as far as New Adult novels go. There are some sexual references/scenes, and there are some cases of strong language.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligaMy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

The Characters: Holly and Michael were actually two characters I really enjoyed about. Yes, they made stupid mistakes, but they seemed real to me. If you read in the next section, you'll see that I thought their relationship had substance.

Holly was an interesting character, one who was full of strength and weakness; one who was full of compassion and yet could be a jerk at the same time. Basically, she was a well developed character. Despite all her flaws, I liked her.

Michael another mix of attributes. He's a gentleman and yet at the same time the bad boy. He's a good brother and uncle and at the same time as things he needs to work through. He's brave and yet lacks courage.

I love when characters are complex. I think that's why I loved the novel. The writing wasn't spectacular; it was pretty average, but I loved the characters.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: Finally! This was a new adult novel I loved because it wasn't driven by sexual content or sexual innuendos. Instead, you had two very real, flawed characters who were trying to make a relationship work. They took it slow like normal people do and I loved that.

I loved how the author put the focus more on their personalities and compatibility rather than sex. This novel wasn't lacking in chemistry or in romance either. Michael and Holly had a lot of issues to work through, but I loved watching the characters grow.

I'd recommend this for fans of new adult who want to see a realistic relationship.

I thought the characters made several stupid decisions throughout the novel, but it was a refreshing read. It wasn't the best one I've read, but it definitely stood out from all the other awful new adult books I've read lately.

So why 3.5 stars? It stood out from all the other new adult novels I've read recently because it actually had substance to it. However, it wasn't my favorite.

Can I read the series out of order? I did and I didn't feel lost. This can definitely be read as a stand-alone.

Warnings/Side-notes: Strong language. This book contains several instances in which it says the f word. However, the sexual content is a young adult (14+ level). This book also deals with drug and alcohol addictions. I'd say the novel is for 16+.

The Wrap-up: A very enjoyable book that I'm glad I read. I'd definitely be interested in reading more by this author. I thought the writing was intriguing and the story drew me in.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: The cover almost made me think that this book was going to be a fantasy; it's not. This is a realistic contemporary looking at two friends. Hassan is Indian; Edy is not. Hassan is Hindu; Edy is not. The differences go on and on. They have been best friends since they were children. But Hassan's parents have already promised him to marry another. Edy and Hassan's feelings can't matter, but they do.

I thought the book was intriguing and well written. However, I thought the start was really slow. It took me awhile to get into this book. The other problem was that I didn't really like any of the characters. I didn't dislike them. They all just got on my nerves.

Having said that, I did enjoy the book. I think Pugh created an interesting world. I am definitely very interested in reading the sequel.

I loved that this book dealt with interracial factors. That was probably my favorite part of the books was watching these two cultures collide and watching the characters discover how much their cultures defined them and how much their own hearts did.

It was an intriguing read.

So why 3.5 stars? A slow beginning and I didn't love the characters. A very interesting read, however.

Warnings/Side-notes: References to drinking, violence, and sex. It's definitely YA. Nothing is told in detail, but they are all mentioned.

The Wrap-up: An enjoyable book that I'm glad I took a chance on. I'll be interested in seeing what Pugh comes up with next. Recommended for fans of interracial romances/reading about the Indian culture.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to writeMy Rating: 3 stars

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

The Characters: I liked the characters, but I didn't feel as connected to them as I would have liked to. I'm not sure why, but I just felt like they could have been more developed.

However, having said that, I did really like the characters. They were both great at showing that you don't have to let your circumstances define you. They both had overcome so much and I really loved reading about them.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I can describe this book in one word--dramatic, seriously this book was like a soap opera. I wanted to scream a few times because the characters acted so stupid. Miscommunication at its finest.

Seriously, if these characters had only communicated. The book was well written and I enjoyed it. I thought the pacing was good. The book is very dramatic, so if that's not the sort of thing you like, this novel isn't for you.

The book had me frantically turning the pages because I wanted to know what was going to happen. It was an interesting read.

So why 3 stars? It was well written and I did enjoy it but it didn't stand out in any meaningful way.

Warnings/Side-notes:For older teens. The novel is for 17+. It leans more to ya than an adult novel. Several instances of strong language and sexual content.

The Wrap-up: An intriguing read. I'd be curious to see what the author comes up with next.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

The Characters: I actually really liked the characters. Sophie wasn't a whiny character despite everything that was going on. She was such a fun character to read about. I loved how the character developed her throughout the novel.

I also really liked Alex. Alex was just a good guy. Like Sophie, he had a bunch of crap to deal with but he didn't let it define him. I thought that the characters were well-developed.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I thought this novel was very well-written. It was engaging from the very first page until the very last page. There was never a slow moment.

I haven't read a lot of books like this one and so that was quite refreshing. I loved that the book was based on Sophie going to all of these different healers to try to help her grandma and to try to help her deal with her own problems.

The writing was fairly polished as well.

This is a story I would recommend to fans of realistic contemporary. It's quite an original fun read.

So why 4 stars? It stood out from other books I've read. This is one that I'll remember long after I turned the last page. A great read.

Warnings/Side-notes: For being a NA novel, this one is actually quite clean. There are, however, several vague references to drugs/alcohol, sex, and rape. Like, I said very vague though.

The Wrap-up: An intriguing novel that explored themes in an interesting way. I really enjoyed the characters and the overall story. I can't wait to see what DuMond comes up with next.

An Overview of the Novel: I went into this novel thinking I was going to get a book about a girl who liked horses, but otMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

An Overview of the Novel: I went into this novel thinking I was going to get a book about a girl who liked horses, but other than that I didn't know anything about the book.

Yes, this book is about horses, but at the same time it's really about so much more. It was more like a dramatic coming-of-age story set to the backdrop of horse riding.

The novel spans several different stages in Bebe's life. Her discovering a love for riding, her time at Boarding school, her time riding, and several other things that I will not mention here because I don't want to spoil the book.

In my opinion, the plot jumped around a lot. I thought that there was enough going on in this story to last at least 3 books. Basically, anything and everything you can think of happens in this book.

The Characters: I had a hard time connecting to the characters. I thought Bebe was a great combination of naiive and a little bit of a jerk. She treated Billy and several other characters quite awfully and just did some really stupid things. She kept seeing the best in people who didn't deserve it and then pushed away characters who didn't deserve it.

I thought Billy should have stood up to Bebe more. He just kind of let Bebe walk all over him. He was a character I did like, but I thought he was an idiot for putting up with Bebe.

I felt like a lot of the characters weren't really developed all that well. They were one-faceted, there to serve a purpose and then they disappeared without us really getting to know them.

I love novels that focus a lot on character development and so that was a disappointment for me.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This story had a lot going on and a lot of potential. I felt that the author should have broken this up into three novels and developed parts of the story more. It would have made the novel feel less jumpy and more realistic.

I also thought that the writing could have used a more thorough edit.

However, having said all of these things, I did enjoy the novel. It was a quick read and I thought that on the whole it was interesting. When I look at Goodreads, I see that most people seem to love this novel. If you love novels with a lot of action/drama and don't mind a story that jumps around a lot, I think you would really like this one.

For me, I would have liked to see a slower pace, more developed characters, and less jumping around.

However, the overall story was intriguing. Check out some other reviews and see if you think this one is for you.

So why 3 stars? For all of the reasons listed above. It felt jumpy and I couldn't connect to the characters on the level I wanted. For me, it's 3 stars. It wasn't terrible and I definitely think many people would enjoy it. It just didn't quite stand out for me.

Warnings/Side-notes: This novel included sexual references and drug references. It was done in a young adult fashion (not detailed).

The Wrap-up: A novel that had great potential but one that just didn't stand out in my mind. However, it was an intriguing debut and I would read something by the author again.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This novel was beautifully written. It is rare to read a novel that sinks into your soul as much as this one did. This novel is perfect for fans of romance. One reviewer compared it to Nicholas Sparks, and I'll say that the comparison was justified.

This novel deals with love, with loss, with grief, and with what it means to be human. The story centers on David, a soldier, and Lindsey, the woman who loves him. Lindsey and David were both strong characters and their relationship will keep you turning the pages.

The best part is that this noel is perfectly clean and suitable for almost all readers. It's rare to find such a well-written clean novel.

Manchester's writing will not disappoint and is absolutely brilliant.

So why 4 stars? A very well-written book that will entertain and uplift.

Warnings/Side-notes: It's a story about war meaning that there are some mildly violent scenes and mentions to alcohol and drugs. I would recommend this for 14+.

The Wrap-up: A very engaging, beautiful novel that romance fans will adore.

My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligaMy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

The Characters: I really liked Hunter. He was well-written and I felt like the author did a good job at showcasing his voice.

Ever was a character that I liked, but one that I didn't feel like I really got to know as much as I would have liked to. I knew her past and the situation with her family, but I didn't really get to know what was going on in her head.

That's kind of how it was with Hunter too, but for some reason I felt more connected to him. Maybe, I didn't feel as connected to the characters because it was a novella and the author had less time to dive into their pasts.

Having said that, I did enjoy the characters. I thought some of them made idiotic decisions, but I still liked them.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I enjoyed this one. I thought the writing was great and enjoyed the plot line. It was an intriguing book and one that I read very quickly.

This book focuses primarily on romance, so romance readers should love this one. Fans of novels that focus more on characters, growth, and development probably won't like this one as much. For example, instead of focusing on Ever's grief over her father's death it focuses on the romance. I didn't mind, but for readers who like deep novels exploring grief and overcoming it, this novel isn't for you.

I really enjoyed the novel and am so glad I read it. I would be curious to read the rest in the series.

So why 3.5 stars? An enjoyable read and I really liked it, but not one that really stood out in a significant enough way to be a 4. Just a fun, light read, despite the dramatic beginning.

Warnings/Side-notes: New Adult, but as far as NA went this one was really clean. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one to teens. There are a few sexual comments but there weren't any detailed sexual scenes. The Wrap-up: An enjoyable fun read. One that focuses on a cute romance and is actually quite well-written.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligMy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

The Characters: Emily is a character that I enjoyed from the very first pages. She's just had her heart-broken and yet she's trying to survive. She's very obedient to her father and tries to do her best. And then she sees Elam and his family's condition. They need help. She immediately seeks to help them.

She's kind and I loved reading about her. Some of her decisions frustrated me to no end, but I loved reading about her.

Elam was forced to take on too much responsibility after his father's accident and it's made him overly serious. Not too mention, he's been in love with Emily for forever. But she's in love with Luke. I liked Elam from the beginning. He was a character that I loved reading about. In fact, the only reason I wanted to read this book in the first place was because of this character. He didn't disappoint.

The secondary characters were interesting and I enjoyed reading about them. They were well-developed.

I enjoyed watching the dynamics of the characters. That was what made the novel for me.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I've read a lot of Amish fiction, and yet they always seem so similar that I haven't read as much recently. This one, however, I did want to read. I'm glad I did.

I loved the dynamics between the characters, as I've previously mentioned and that made the novel enjoyable. The writing was polished and engaging.

The novel was very predictable. I knew how it was going to end from the beginning and yet I didn't care too much. This novel didn't exactly stand out in the realm of Amish fiction, but I did enjoy it.

So why 3.5 stars? I did enjoy it, although it was very predictable.

Can I read the series out of order? I did. The novel can be read as a stand-alone.

Warnings/Side-notes: None.

The Wrap-up: An enjoyable albeit predictable book, but one that I'm sure fans of the genre will love. It interested me enough that I would probably keep reading the series.

Disclaimers: I received a copy of this novel as part of the bog tour. I did not receive compensation for this review.

My OMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received a copy of this novel as part of the bog tour. I did not receive compensation for this review.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This book started out really slow for me. In the beginning it was just like many other books I'd read, and to be honest it wasn't really gripping me like I wanted it to, but then toward the end I really started to like it.

Things started picking up quickly though and in the end I enjoyed the novel.

Murray did an excellent job at world-building. I haven't read many books like this one and so that is always a plus. Any book that seems different is great in my book.

Murray also did a great job creating her characters. Vivian was one I really enjoyed along with her Aunt Charlotte. I thought some of the secondary characters were a little bit flat, but the main ones I really liked.

The writing was fairly good. I already said the beginning was slow, but other than that it was a great read.

After reading this one, I would probably pick up the second book. If you like books that are unique, that deal with high school drama, or have a suspenseful ending, then this one might be a good pick for you.

So why 3 stars? The slow start knocked this down to a 3 for me, but on the whole it was a really enjoyable read.

Warnings/Side-notes: Some very very vague references to sex.

The Wrap-up: An enjoyable novel with great characters and excellent world-building, but a slow beginning.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

An Overview of the Novel: Mikayla never could have envisioned how her prom night would end. First, she catches her best friend with her boyfriend and they certainly weren't just talking. And then, she find outs that somebody murdered her entire family.

The only decent thing is Jake Andrews, the guy who was there to see it all happen and the guy who has swept into save her. He's gone above and beyond to help her and so has his family.

The problem is that Jake Andrews is the type of guy you could easily fall in love with and Mikayla has no intentions of doing that.

Jake Andrews is a star baseball player who has the major league scouts looking at him and has the attention of several girls too. But there's only one girl who's started interesting him and that's Mikayla. But surrounded by tragedy and bad communication, being together might just be a little bit tougher than they thought.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I actually really enjoyed this novel and the characters. I was so frustrated at them sometimes, but I loved watching this story unfold.

It was cute and very well-written. I loved all of the characters even the secondary characters took on a life of their own and I adored that. This novel is a great look at overcoming grief, at love, at chasing your dreams, and just beating the odds.

McLean's writing was great and I'm so glad I read this novel. It was my first by this author, but it will certainly not be my last.

This novel is an excellent, unique addition to the world of New Adult fiction that comes highly recommended.

Yes, the plot is slightly unrealistic and there were several things that bothered me, but on the whole, I enjoyed the novel.

So why 4 stars? Because it stood out to me. I loved the characters, the plot, the writing, everything. It was great.

Warnings/Side-notes: This novel is for 17+. There are several instances of strong language and several sexual references.

The Wrap-up: An intriguing read that I really enjoyed. I'm really excited to keep reading and to see what happens next in the series. I'm really glad I took a chance on this one.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I have liked many books that I have given 3 stars to more than this one, but it wasn't bad enough to get a 2. It was, however, a low 3.

The novel had a lot of potential and is a debut novel so I will read more by this author, but this novel did disappoint me.

It had such great potential and had such a great plot, but the execution was lacking.

There were several moments when I wanted to whack the characters upside the head. Brett didn't seem like a very well-developed character to me. He seemed kind of one-dimensional and at times completely idiotic.

I did like the story, but it was so frustrating. It kept hovering between a 2.5 and a 3.5.

The overall plot was good though and I did enjoy the story. For a debut novel, this one was fairly good. I'll be interested in reading more from the author.

So why 3 stars? Some characters didn't seem well-developed and it just didn't hook me.

Warnings/Side-notes: For 17+.

The Wrap-up: Great potential, but a failure to execute. This novel was a quick, enjoyable read, but for me it just didn't quite live up to the hype.

An Overview of the Novel: I'm not going to give anything away, but that is going to be really hard.

London wants to be a wMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

An Overview of the Novel: I'm not going to give anything away, but that is going to be really hard.

London wants to be a writer, that's it. She's dreamed of nothing else for years. And so when she gets assigned to cover an article on Cooper, she has no choice but to accept and to write a good article.

Cooper is an incredible baseball players and everybody knows it, including all the girls. London doesn't like how he treats them and is determined to stay away from him.

Cooper loves baseball. It's what he dreams about and he's not looking to get serious about anything else.

And yet, somehow life keeps throwing them together again and again. Now both of them are reconsidering their stances. But neither of them could have prepared for what comes next. It leaves them questioning everything.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: A cute book. I've been reading a lot of stories about baseball lately. I'm not really sure why, but I'm just into them.

This book was unexpected. I picked it up on a whim, but I actually really enjoyed it. It felt a little A Walk to Remember-ish to me. Bad boy who isn't really a bad boy with the good girl who's facing hard times that bad boy doesn't know about. Bad boy's ex getting mad and making school miserable for her.

However, despite those brief similarities, the book took on a life of its own for me. I actually really did enjoy the novel. I liked the characters.

There was not a lot of baseball talk in this novel, so you certainly don't have to be a fan of baseball to watch it.

If you love cute, realistic contemporary, then check this one out. It's a cute, quick read.

So why 3 stars? It just felt similar to many other books I've read. I was just expecting a little bit more, but I really did love it.

Warnings/Side-notes: Acceptable to all readers.

The Wrap-up: A cute read that I really enjoyed. Definitely recommend for fans of the genre.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligaMy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

An Overview of the Novel: Tinklee's brother died in a crash due to pilot error. Pilote error--those two words destroyed her. First, her brother died and then she found out it was supposedly his fault. Tinklee doesn't believe it. The plane had to have malfunctioned and she's going to prove it.

But what she didn't expect was to meet Locke. Locke and her met at the beach and had one intense evening together, but that becomes a big-no when she finds out that he's her flight instructor.

Tinklee's not looking for love or any of the complications because she's not ready to give herself to anybody.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I was not a fan of how this novel began. I thought it was cheesy and stupid, but it surprisingly got really good. I loved the characters and I loved the world-building. I just found myself enjoying the writing and the characters.

First way this book redeemed itself in my mind, by admitting that the name Tinklee was the stupidest name ever. Check one.

This book surprisingly had a depth to it that I liked. I thought that certain parts of the novel were cheesy and that some of the characters' decisions were idiotic.

The novel wasn't my favorite and yet I did really enjoy it. It's well-written and it was a fast read.

So why 3.5 stars? I loved the characters, the writing, and the plot, but certain things were slightly cheesy.

Warnings/Side-notes: It's new adult meaning that it's for older readers, but as far as new adult goes this one is definitely more young adult-ish than adult-ish.

The Wrap-up: This novel is recommended for fans of new adult, novels about flying, and just any story that is yes cute and cheesy and yet has some profound moments. If you like novels for their characters, then read this one.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

An Overview of the Novel: Melissa's broken. Learning she had cancer six months broke her, losing her best friend Faith broke her. She's drowning in grief.

And then Javier comes back. Javier, the guy she kissed and hasn't forgotten. Not too mention, he's the the cousin of Faith's dead boyfriend. Despite all their issues, they are drawn together.

But Javier has plans to avenge Diego's death. He's going to find the man who killed Diego and make sure he gets what's coming to him.

But with both of their broken pasts do they have any hope for a future?

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I loved this novel. It had a depth to it that left me stunned. It covered a whole gamut of issues. Racial issues, family issues, gangs, grief, facing death, and daring to let yourself be vulnerable--this novel had it all and more.

The writing wasn't the best I've seen. There were points that really bugged me in fact, but the plot and the characters won me over. I loved Melissa and Javier. I wished I had read the first in the series but I wasn't lost without having read it.

This novel is gripping and real. I loved this novel. I can guarantee I'm going to go back and read the first in the series and I'll be looking for more from this author.

Definitely a recommended read.

So why 4 stars? I would have given it a 5, but there were just some minor errors that knocked it down to a 4. (Writing errors, not grammar, but stylistically)Can I read the series out of order? Not recommended. You should read the first one first. However, I didn't feel lost reading them out of order.

Warnings/Side-notes: Some violence after all it's about gangs. But it's not all that violent. It's a ya book that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to 15+.

The Wrap-up: A read that will consume you. This book was pure awesomeness. It was epic. This book took me on an emotional roller coaster, but now that I've finished the novel, I just want to get back on and ride it again. That's something only the best of books can make you feel.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

An Overview of the Novel: Wynn has been in love with Zane for five years now. They even went on a date awhile back, but she completely messed it up. The friendship continued but she's always wanted more.

And now that's she single again, she has the chance to go for him, if she's only brave enough to do so.

Zane has liked Wynn too, but after their date she started dating somebody else and so he did too. But now that she's single again, he isn't about to let her get away again.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: A cute, cheesy story. In the blurb, it says to think Hallmark video, I think you could add ABC family Christmas stories into that synopsis and you'd get the perfect idea.

The whole story between Wynn and Zane was silly but still really cute. It's a quick read and for fans of romance, you can't go wrong with this one.

It's a clean romance without a lot of depth, but it's one that will warm your heart.

For 99 cents, you can't go wrong.

So why 3 stars? It was cute and I liked it, but it just didn't overly stand out to me.

Warnings/Side-notes: None, one sexual comment but it's hardly enough to make me not recommend the book to readers of any age.

The Wrap-up: A cute, cheesy novella with two surprisingly intriguing characters. A perfect holiday read.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: After reading the first book in the series, I immediately had to go grab the sequel. I read it onlMy Rating: 4 stars

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: After reading the first book in the series, I immediately had to go grab the sequel. I read it only seconds after finishing the first one in the series. That alone shows how much I loved the first one.

This one was well-written and I loved the characters. However, I didn't quite love this one as much as the first one. I did, however, love the characters. The novel was beautiful and a quick read.

Once again I'd say this is a must-read for fans of Jennifer Armentrout or the new adult genre in general.

This novel touched on darker, harder issues than the first one. I loved every second of this book.

It was a very predictable plot, but like I've mentioned in other posts, I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing.

So why 4 stars? It was good and definitely stood out, but it just didn't quite have that extra kick to make it 5 stars.

Warnings/Side-notes: It's a new adult novel. That means there are some sexual content. It wasn't super detailed, but definitely detailed enough to make it 17+.

The Wrap-up: I'm dying to read the next one in the series. I was really hoping it was going to be about Stella.....hopefully one day. But I have no doubt it will be fantastic. In the meantime, I'll be checking out other books by this author. A great read.

I was asked to review the third one in this series, but after reading that one, I wanted to read this one and so I bought a copy. The third one in theI was asked to review the third one in this series, but after reading that one, I wanted to read this one and so I bought a copy. The third one in the series was so dark that it was hard for me to enjoy.

This one was less dark and one that I actually really really enjoyed. I loved how Cole wrote and how we got to see deep into the characters' minds.

It was interesting reading this scene from Andrew's perspective. Just click the link if you want to read it too, but don't read it if you haven't readIt was interesting reading this scene from Andrew's perspective. Just click the link if you want to read it too, but don't read it if you haven't read the Edge of Never yet.

Merged review:

My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I have had this on my kindle for two years and have never got past the first 20 pages and then finally I did.

I was blown away. This novel was a poignant read. I adored it. I loved the characters and I loved watching their interactions. I kept waiting to figure out what their real stories were and I loved watching them discover it together.

The ending was definitely unexpected, and while part of me wanted to yell at the author for throwing a shock-ending, I just couldn't. The ending was what made this book so awesome in my mind.

I even stopped to listen to some of the songs mentioned in the novel and I have never ever done that before.

I will admit that I feel like this should be a standalone novel not a series, but I'm going to give the sequel a shot. An incredible read that is fun, quirky, and thought-provoking.

So why 4 stars? It was a solid 3 but I decided to kick it up to a 4 because it was profound enough to stick out of the crowd. It wasn't 5 star material for me, however.

Warnings/Side-notes: For older readers, 17 and up. It's a new adult book and so has sexual content that is not suitable for younger readers. Strong language in several instances.

The Wrap-up: A surprisingly good read. I would recommend this for fans of new adult. Just get past the first 20 pages and you'll be hooked.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligatMy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

An Overview of the Novel: (I'm not giving anything away, don't worry) Justine messed up big time. She broke the one rule that you don't break--she hooked up with her best friend's boyfriend David and then started dating him. Fast-forward to a year later, amazingly her friend forgave her and she's there back at her side. But nothing is working out. She's still in love with David and she has no desire to settle down in Boston when her heart's in California.

But David is not calling her. Renee, her friend might not have actually forgiven her, and she has no job and no house to stay in. Her world has fallen apart and she has no idea how to piece it back together.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This book was nothing like I thought it would be. I thought the story would be about how Justine stole her friend's boyfriends. Instead it mainly focuses on the after-effects and has chapters that go back into the past to let you know what happened.

I thought that was an interesting decision. I actually really liked this novel quite a bit. I loved watching Justine discover who she was and discover what she really wanted.

The novel is a cute read. It wasn't one that particularly stood out to me, but was an enjoyable read. I would read more from Burkes in the future. She has a unique writing style and her book surprised me so yeah I'll definitely read more from her.

Recommended? And to whom?: Recommended to fans of stories about friendships, self-discovery, New Adult, and books which don't really focus on the romance element

So why 3 stars? Like I said, it was a good read, but it didn't really stand out in any spectacular way. I'm glad I read it though.

Warnings/Side-notes: It's a lighter novel as far as New Adult books go. There weren't many details. Some instances of strong language.

The Wrap-up: A cute book about self-discovery and about friendship. This novel explores what being a friend really means and about being loyal to yourself. A good read.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligMy Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.

An Overview of the Novel: PJ has always wanted to prove to herself and her family that she was capable. When there is an old mansion up for grabs, she's ready to take it and turn her dreams of owning a B&B into a reality. She's not proud of all the decisions she's made, but she's going to succeed.

The only problem is that she's not the only one interested in the mansion. Cole wants to open a home to help kids transition from foster homes into independence.

But only one of them can get the house. In the end, they get a year trial. A year to see which one has better success. They are both living in the same mansion and neither is sure if it's big enough for the two of them, especially not with all the romantic tension between them.

But in the end somebody's dreams have to be broken and if they're not careful their hearts might just be broken too.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: In one word: adorable! Oh how I love Denise Hunter. This is the first book I've read by her, but I can promise you it will not be the last.

I loved PJ and Cole. PJ was so cute. She just felt so real. She had all these insecurities and all these quirks that I loved. PJ has to be one of my favorite characters ever.

And Cole was another knock-out character for me. I loved getting to know more about him and his past and watching his character develop. One thing is for sure and that is that Hunter is a master at characterization.

The story was cute and I loved the plotline. It tackled some deep issues but did it in a manner without being preachy or overbearing.

Hunter sure knows how to craft a romance that will leave you smiling. If you want to cozy up this Christmas season with a cute read, then The Wishing Season is a perfect read.

So why 4.5 stars? I absolutely adored it. There were a few parts that were slow so it's a 4.5 not a 5, but seriously I loved this one.

Can I read the series out of order? I did. I didn't feel at all lost. I could tell there was probably a backstory with some of the characters, but this one can easily be read as a stand-alone novel. I do plan on going back and reading the first two in the series, however. Warnings/Side-notes: None, perfectly clean.

The Wrap-up: Definitely am going to get my hands on another Hunter novel asap. I think I've fallen in love with her writing style, her characters, and everything about how she writes. Hunter easily has the makings to become a new favorite author for me.

An Overview of the Novel: For 17 year old Annie Lucas, it's always just been her and her dad. Her dad used to be some bMy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

An Overview of the Novel: For 17 year old Annie Lucas, it's always just been her and her dad. Her dad used to be some big-shot but that was before he lost this leg. Now they are just getting by.

But then he's offered the chance to be the new pitching coach for the Kansas Royals. Annie convinces him to accept and they are moving halfway across the country to live in Missouri.

Everything is different there and living in the baseball community comes with its own unique set of rules. And then she meets Jason Brody.

Jason is the new 19-year-old pitcher for the team and he's undeniably attractive. Jess and her keep getting thrown together and feelings start building between them. But with the age difference between them and the baseball backdrop behind them, they might just be in way over their heads. My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: I had heard that this book was a cute read and so I was excited to read it. It was such an enjoyable read. I really liked the characters, the plot, and Cross' writing style.

It was so well-written. I don't even really like baseball, but I loved this story. It's well-paced and the story is just so cute. It has a depth to it that I also really enjoyed.

Annie and Jason are easily two of my favorite characters in the YA/NA genre.

If you like cute, light-hearted love stories, don't miss this one. You don't have to be a fan of baseball to read it.

So why 3.5 stars? It was a cute read that I really enjoyed, but in order to have earned a 4, it would have needed to have just a little bit more umph. Warnings/Side-notes: In between YA and NA. I'd recommend it for 16+. There is some sexual content and some instances of strong language.

The Wrap-up: A very cute read that I definitely enjoyed. Comes recommended for fans of the genre.